Congregation Beth Israel  
February 19, 2018 ~ 4 Adar 5778
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Parshiot
 
February 3, Yitro  
T: Exodus 18:1-  20:26  
H:Isaiah 6:1-7:6; 9:5-6
 
February 10, Mishpatim
T: Exodus 21:1-24:18
H: Jeremiah 34:8-22;        33:25-26
 
February 17, Terumah
T: Exodus 25:11-27:19
H:I Kings 5:26-6:13
 
February 24, Tetzaveh
T: Exodus 27:20-30:10
H: Ezekiel 43:10-27

     











Mark your calendars!

February 21 - No Hebrew School

February 21 - 7:00 PM @ CBI Jewish Food Festival Meeting

February 22 - 1:00 PM Best Years goes to the Movies @ Del Monte Cinemas

February 22 - 7:30 PM Adul Ed Program @CBI "Charities and Charitable Giving"

February 23 - 6:30 PM Community Shabbat Dinner followed by Erev Shabbat Services with Rabbi Greenbaum 

Save The Date: 
Carmel Jewish Film Festival
March 3 - 24, 2018

Save The Date:
March 25 - 4:00 PM
Alisa's Fineman's Senior Recital Concert


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CBI Office Hours 

Monday - Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM  
Friday
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM  

In This Issue
Best Years Go to the Movies
Food Festival Meeting
Charities & Charitable Giving
Rabbi Bruce
Our very own Rabbi Bruce Greenbaum
is listed in the Monterey County Weekly as one of the finalist in the best of Clergy catagory - Readers Choice poll for Best of Monterey County.

Please click on the link below and vote for Rabbi Bruce!


Good PR for our Congregation on this, and much deserved recognition of Rabbi, for all he does in the community.

Vote vote vote and spread the word :)

Best Years Let's Go to the Movies!
All those  who want to be part of our Best Years group, join us on Thursday February 22 as we meet at the Del Monte Cinema to enjoy a great movie (your pick) on the big screen!  We will gather in front of the theater at 1:00 PM and have a choice of a least a couple of movies to attend.  After the movies have ended we will regather across the street at Cold Stone for a little ice cream dessert!  Because of our CBI Senior Endowment Fund the movie and ice cream is
FREE!


Carmel Jewish Film Festival will soon be here. Tickets are on sale for all films and events at  www.carmeljff.org  or by calling  800-838-3006

Opening Night is March 3 at Carmel High School Center for the Performing Arts. 
The CHS Jazz Septet will perform during the reception, and Robert Philipson, director of Body & Soul: An American Bridge will answer questions following the film.
 
Sponsors make our festival viable and financially stable. All sponsors receive special benefits, such as tickets to film screenings, reception tickets, and more. Check out our films and program lineup at to  https://www.carmeljff.org/.
   
JEWISH  FOOD FESTIVAL MEETING 
February 21st, 7pm at CBI

Its time to start planning for the 31st Annual Jewish Food Festival.  The date has been set: July 29th, 2018 

We are excited about this years Food Festival and are calling on our members and friends of CBI to help us make this the best one ever!
There is a job for everyone. From dolloping sour cream to building the village - please considered getting involved in some way.  
We are meeting Thursday,  February 15th at 7:00 PM.  Please attend and bring your ideas, your love of our culture and a willingness to be a part of this wonderful community event.                                         
Adult Education Program - "Charities and Charitable Giving"
Febuary 22nd, 7:30 to 9:00 PM  This is always an interesting topic, but it is now important, in light of the newly passed tax code.
Three members of our Congregation  - Lori Silver, Eugene Ganeles, and Yvonne Ascher  have much experience on these topics each of them will speak for 10-15 minutes on a personal specialty followed by 45-60 minutes of Q & A. 
Attention All High School Seniors
If you are interested in applying for a CBI Merit College Scholarship Now is the time to get started.  Applications are available in your high school career center, at the CBI office, or on the CBI website.  Be sure to read the criteria for selection carefully.  The deadline for completed applications is Wednesday, April 18, 2018, 4:00 PM. 
The CBI office in is the process of updating our CBI Directory if you have had any recent changes in your contact information please phone the office so that we can update your infor.
Thank You!
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Email: [email protected]
Telephone - Direct: 831.624.2015
Address: 5716 Carmel Valley  RoadCarmel, CA 93923